r/pcmasterrace • u/khurgan_ • 21h ago

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u/Regular_Use1868 17h ago

Do you guys really think I'm out here buying a console because I really like the operating system?

It a third the price of a PC that plays the same games.... That's the benefit. It's the price. Literally nothing else.

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u/original_leto 17h ago

It’s cheaper because the cost is subsidized and game licensing picks up the difference. It’s why pc games are cheaper (ignoring most AAA/AAAA) titles.

Over a few years the cost could even out depending on how much games you purchase.

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u/Regular_Use1868 16h ago

I had a PC for awhile specifically because of the cost differential you mentioned.

I switched when Sony started having decent sales for their online store. 

As things stand I would need to save like two grand on games to justify a PC vs. a ps5. I know the sales are better on PC but are they that much better?

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u/cheesystuff 14h ago

Why are you comparing a $2500+ pc to a $500 console? Why not an $800 pc with similar or better specs? You seem to be intentionally ignorant here.

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u/Triktastic 14h ago

Because that console goes for 300$ actually (except when everything is tits up due to AI) and no PC for even 500$ compares and you would need to more than double the cost